Loretta Martha Nance

Loretta Martha Nance (Buchan - Brown) 92, of Spokane Valley Washington, peacefully left this world on June 16, 2015. She was a brave and beautiful soul and was loved by everyone. Loretta was the rock of the Buchan/Nance family.

Loretta was born May 4, 1923 to Charles and Cora Brown in Kooskia, ID. Charles Brown passed away in 1924. Cora married Harvey Nedrow in 1927. The new family moved to Lewiston, Idaho in 1934. Their family grew to include Loretta's siblings Delbert, Audrey, Marge and Lester.

Loretta married William L. Buchan in 1947. Loretta and Bill lived in Spokane with their two daughters (Pam and Sandi). Bill passed away in 1955. Loretta married Allen E. Nance in 1957. Pam and Sandi were soon joined by their siblings Denise, Rick and Jim.

Loretta was preceded in death by her husband’s William L. Buchan (1922-1955) and Allen Nance (1928-1996).

She is survived by her daughters Pamela K. Washburn (David), Sandi Kukuk (Don), Denise Conrad (Charles) and sons Richard Nance (Jackie) and James Nance; grandchildren Melissa, Chris, Noah, Robert (Miranda), Jason, (Krysta), Ben, Eric, Emily, Tom, Paulo (Bonni), Rashell and Yvette; and nine great grandchildren.

Loretta's family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Peter Rinaldi, Dr. Jay Wittenkeller, and Spokane Hospice.

A celebration of Loretta's life will be held at Millwood Community Presbyterian Church, 3223 N. Marguerite Rd., Spokane, Washington, Thursday, July 2nd at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Spokane Lilac Blind Foundation, 1212 N. Howard St., Spokane, Washington 99201.